Belizean Women in Lead: Meet Magali Gabb from Travellers Liquors
In this series of Belizean Women in Lead, we sit down with Magali Gabb of Travellers Liquors Ltd. As the General Manager, Magali oversees all the day-to-day operations of the award-winning brand in a male-dominated niche. What was it like transitioning into the family business? What has been your experience by expanding into tourism? Well, Travellers Liquors has always been […]
Belizean Women in Lead: Meet Dasha Shivers of Ray Caye Island Resort
In this series of Belizean Women in Lead, we sit down with Dasha Shivers from Ray Caye Island Resort. As Managing Director, Dasha oversees all the day-to-day operations, making this one of the most buzzworthy private island resorts in Belize. Our Interview with Dasha Did you always want to work in hospitality and tourism? How […]
Belizean Women in Lead: Meet Janelle Chanona from Oceana Belize
In this series of Belizean Women in Lead, we sit down with Janelle Chanona from Oceana Belize. As Vice President of the largest international organization devoted to ocean conservation in Belize, each day she leads her team in efforts to protect the country’s marine resources. Our Interview with Janelle Did you always want to work […]
Belizean Women in Lead: Meet Kim Simplis-Barrow of The Ellysian
In this series of Belizean Women in Lead, we sit down with Kim Simplis-Barrow. Embodying the modern Belizean woman, Kim has worn many hats: advocate, philanthropist, and hotelier. Former First Lady to Belize and Former Special Envoy for Women and Children, she is also the curator behind The Ellysian Boutique Hotel. Here, she tells us […]
Caribbean Culture + Lifestyle Celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Belizean Women in Lead’ Series
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day, marked annually on March 8th, is recognized worldwide. Groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements, as well as continue to rally for women’s equality. Celebrating ‘Choose To Challenge‘ As The 2021 Theme A challenged world is an […]
High-Speed WiFi & Lunch Time Swims in The Sea – What Your New Work Environment Could Look Like
We all know that shoddy internet can make a good work day quickly turn into a nightmare. With this in mind and following the welcomed announcement Belize’s future plans for a ‘Work Where You Vacation’ Program, Digi shares their top three tips for achieving the best-work life balance and accessing the best Wi-Fi from your […]
Belize Listed in The World’s Top Ten Best Ethical Destinations to Visit in 2021
In welcomed news, Ethical Traveler has listed Belize in the top ten ethical destinations to visit this year. In a world where travelers are keener to make more responsible decisions around how and where they vacation, the award is a welcomed one. Moreover, it offers a ray of hope for the uptick in tourism where […]
CNBC Lists 5 Caribbean Islands Where It’s Affordable To Live, including Ambergris Caye
A new report from International Living, a website about living and retiring overseas, determined some of the best and most affordable Caribbean Islands to live on. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, interest in Caribbean islands has increased: Web traffic for International Living’s Caribbean island report was up 225% last month alone, says the website’s executive editor, Jennifer […]
Forbes Names Belize in the 5 Best Beachfront Buys For 2021
According to Forbes, the world’s best buys on beachfront property in 2021 are to be found in Northern Cyprus, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Belize. These are the findings of Live and Invest Overseas’ 2021 Global Property Survey, an annual index that details what it costs to own property in the world’s top locations for living or […]
Could Residential Resorts in the Caribbean be the next Real Estate Boom?
For guests and purchasers alike, experts are predicting that residential resorts could be the next top choice for the Caribbean — Belize included. Besides tourism and real estate, residential resorts offer “a good quality-of-life investment that still offers security and returns” mainly due to “current fluctuations in the stock market and low-interest rates,” says Stan […]